A stop at Central Dauphin High in Harrisburg, Pa., was enough to convince NC State assistant coach Jerry Petercuskie that the Wolfpack needed to offer athlete Zayd Issah.

Issah is a versatile performer for Central Dauphin. As a junior, the 6-foot-3, 205-pounder ran 237 times for 1,345 yards and 21 touchdowns, caught 29 passes for 672 yards and 10 scores and made 123 tackles, including 14 sacks, an interception and three fumble recoveries.